For stressed out parents of college-bound teens who aren't getting the help they need from their guidance counselor, financial advisor or accountant...
The Inconvenient Truth About What It REALLY Takes To Get Into A Competitive College...
...and Win Tens of Thousands in Scholarships In Today's Turbulent Times
In This High Impact Intensive Master Class You'll Work Directly With Pearl and Andy Lockwood to Position Your Child for Acceptance to His Dream College, And Win Boatloads of Scholarships and Financial Aid Along the Way!
Dear Fellow Parent:
I should warn you, this isn't the most politically correct letter.
And it DEFINITELY isn't the "same-old, same-old" that you've heard from your guidance counselor, other teachers or parents.
This letter is about the truth - what it REALLY takes to get into a top college...
When your kid's grades and scores look the SAME on paper as thousands of other competitor-applicants
Maybe more, depending on where your child applies. Northeastern University reportedly received 90,000 applications this year, for example!
The process of getting into college today barely resembles what we went through. Things are upside down compared to 30 years ago.
Yesterday's "joke" colleges that admitted anyone with a pulse and a checkbook are now, all of a sudden, "Reach" schools that are impossible to get into!
Today, it seems like everyone applying to college has a 90-something GPA and a resume chock full of "leadership" and "passion project" activities. How will your child answer the "invisible question" on the Common Application...
Why Should We Choose YOU?
Getting into college today is as much about how you market yourself as it is about your academic credentials.
You may wish things were different, but that's how things really work, here on Planet Earth,
If you or your child fails to acknowledge that, or, decides to roll the dice and just "wing it," hoping things magically work out when college acceptances are sent out, you might be in for a rude awakening. We call it...
"Admissions Armageddon."
At every high school, year in and year out, the same sad tale plays out:
Kids who "deserved" to get into top college, don't...
And those with lesser academic credentials, somehow DO!
Why does this happen?
It's unfair!
I know. But it's not supposed to be fair. College admissions is RIGGED.
- Just because your son or daughter's academic credentials prove that they can "do the work" at a given college does NOT mean that they'll get in
- Grades and scores are important, but they're not the whole story by any stretch of the imagination
- Admissions officers consider 20-25 factors, including the aforementioned grades and scores
- At least 2/3 of the slots at any given competitive college are reserved for non-academic "Selects" or factors
- Non-academic Selects include race, ethnicity, whether you're an international student, recruited athlete, legacy, more
- If your kid doesn't fall into one of the Special Categories, he or she must work that much harder on his extracurricular activities, ACT or SAT scores and college essays to have a fighting chance!
How To Multiply Your Kid's Odds Of Admission To Her "Dream College"
To level the playing field, you've got to learn the rules of The Game.
Problem is, your guidance counselor isn't going to tell you them, either because she herself doesn't how to play...
...or because these Rules are too politically-incorrect to be disclosed "on the record!"
There is another way
Great news! You don't have to rely on your guidance counselor or other parents with limited knowledge (or questionable motives) to find out EXACTLY what your child needs to do to get into a top college...
...and win tens of thousands in fat, juicy scholarships!
What if you could "eavesdrop" on private, closed-door conversations of elite admissions officers as they discussed exactly what they wanted to see - and what they DON'T want to see - on a college application?
How much time, uncertainty and stress would that save you if you could pinpoint EXACTLY what your child needs to do to get into their "Dream College?"
Not to mention avoiding the wasted emotional energy that's part and parcel of the high stakes, pressure-packed College Roller Coaster? Introducing...
The Incomparable Applicant "Master Class"
You don't have to waste time or ratchet up the Anxiety Meter because you don't know where to start.
I've put together a short, easy to understand course on the college admissions process that will tell you precisely what admissions officers want to see.
It's all content, no fluff.
That means you won't waste any time or emotional energy guessing, because you'll be able to pinpoint the precise strategies and tactics your son or daughter needs to do to boost their odds of admission to any college...
...and how to win boatloads of scholarships, so much so that you actually look forward to getting your tuition bill!
The College Admissions Master Class consists of a series of informative presentations, covering these critically important topics:
- How to create a balanced, strategic list of colleges (beyond US News ranking)
- Transcript Truths: What admissions officers want other than straight As (and the reason why)
- How to craft a personal essay so compelling that your admissions officer will want to tape it to THEIR fridge
- The supplemental essays: how to prove that you belong at your Dream College
- Early Decision, Early Action, Restricted Early Action, Regular and Rolling; How to apply
- Warning: Your major might actually HURT your chances of acceptance! How to position yourself properly.
- 5 Ways to "Demonstrate Interest" and boost odds of admission
- The surprising way your kid's social media profile can help or hurt them
- ChatGPT and other AI hacks - how admissions officers know if you're using them...and does it matter?
- College tours: why they're a huge time suck (and what to do instead)
- The New SAT, The Newer ACT...and Should You Even Submit Anything At All?
But that's not all. Inside the Incomparable Applicant Master Class, you will also discover how to slash your college costs, so that you can comfortably afford to send your child to the college she deserves...
...even if you think you can't possibly qualify for anything! Topics include:
- Four financial aid loopholes you can use to legally "hide" your money
- The strange, inconvenient truth about the 529 and what to do if you have one
- How an expensive private college can actually cost you less out of pocket than a so-called cheaper public university
- The oddball reason six and seven figure-earning families get tens of thousands in aid while thousands of lower income families don't
- Four FAFSA blunders that can cost you big time...and how to avoid them
- The dreaded CSS Profile and how to conquer it
- How to negotiate your low-ball scholarship or financial aid offer
- "Hidden" Priority Financial Aid Deadlines and How to Never Blow Them (and lose out on money you deserve)
- The new and ever-changing rules about student loan forgiveness (and the closely-guarded secret of how to get PARENT loan relief)
Any one of these topics could -- quite literally -- "pay off" many times for you when you enroll.
But I've got a few more tricks up my sleeve as a way to sweeten the offer, so that you see it's a 100% no-brainer for you to get in on this now.
"Early Action" Bonuses If You Enroll Today
If you enroll by deadline, you will qualify for these amazing Early Action Bonuses
You'll receive IMMEDIATE access to a series of recorded, private interviews I conducted with extremely high level "insider" sources, namely:
- Don Betterton served on the Admissions Committee of Princeton University for more than 30 years. He also was Director Of Financial Aid. We are business partners. Mr. Betterton was gracious enough to sit for a 68 minute, candid, no-holds-barred presentation to "reverse engineer" what it takes to get into a highly competitive college, today: I assaulted him with many questions on your behalf, including, What are "good" extracurricular activities? What are "bad" ones? Do colleges have "quotas" for how many kids they take from each high school? And, How much does the essay count, anyway?
- Sarah Idzik. Ms. Idzik served as an admissions officer at The University Of Chicago (6% acceptance rate) for five years, reading a staggering, grand total of approximately 5,000 essays per year.). We went through EVERY essay prompt (question) on the Common Application, from her perspective as an admissions officer at an elite college. You'll want to pay close attention and take notes, as Sarah decided whether to admit or deny 1,000 applicants per year,, which means that her perspective on the essay is muy differento than your typical English teacher's or guidance counselor's!
- Essays that worked - a collection of actual essays from clients that helped them GET IN and GET SCHOLARSHIPS from their "Dream Schools." Not for cutting and pasting, but to INSPIRE and show you the way!
The Investment
Our private consulting clients pay between $12,000 to more than $30,000 for this advice and one-on-one coaching, and they use it to help get into colleges such as Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Duke, MITCornell, Notre Dame, U Virginia, U Michigan other super-competitive schools.
You, on the other hand, won't have to pay anywhere near our typical consulting fees, but you'll get the same information that our private clients receive when they unflinchingly invest in our college coaching services. Because they know about our results.
Not to mention how we help them get tens of thousands of dollars in scholarships and grants that never have to be repaid!
Our advice helps them get The Edge over their fellow competitor-applicants - at their high schools - and all over the world.
Tuition for our College Admissions Master Class is $997, but worth at least double that amount, truth be told.
... but if you enroll today, you'll qualify for an instant, 50% off "Early Action Scholarship!"
Only $497!
And you have lifetime access too, which means you can use the material for each of your kiddos (cannot be shared outside your nuclear family).
You simply cannot get this training from your guidance counselor (public or private high school) or anywhere else.
The "Catch"
There is one catch (were you waiting for one? :)
We can't offer this training forever to an unlimited number of families. Even though some of instruction is waiting for you when you login, whenever you want, on-demand, we do a significant amount of one-on-one instruction during the training.
To encourage you to take action the way successful college applicants must, your Early Action Scholarship Deadline is 48 hours from now.
After that deadline, your tuition for this training goes back up to $997.
So I hope you move forward and get this unprecedented, (almost) unfair advantage in college admissions over your competitors, today!
See you in class!
Sincerely,
-Andy Lockwood
P.S. Any questions? Email me at [email protected] or call 516-882-5464. I'm a real person and stand by everything you've read on this page.
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Client Reviews
We worked with Lockwood College Prep for a second time to help our middle son, Jude, navigate the college application process. We were once again very grateful for Andy and Pearl’s support and guidance. From the beginning, they were instrumental in making the experience smooth and so much less stressful. Andy helped us create a thoughtful, well-rounded list of schools that fit Jude’s interests and goals, while also ensuring that his application showcased not only his accomplishments but his individual personality and potential. Pearl made the financial aid process a breeze, taking the worry out of what would have been an overwhelming task! Thanks to their expertise and dedication, Jude was accepted to one of his top choices, Providence College, and he couldn’t be happier there. We wholeheartedly recommend the Lockwood team to any family looking for expert advice and support throughout the college admissions journey.
-Brendon Larson, Huntington, NY
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Andy was extremely helpful during the college selection and application process. I signed up for the soup to nuts, entire package so he and Pearl were my go-to for everything college planning related. They even filled out the CSS and FAFSA for me. My child worked mostly with Andy and then with his team for the essays. ALL I NEED TO SAY IS.... WE ARE 2/2!! Both of my children got into their first choice school. I fully believe my son got into his dream Top 20 based on Andy's advice. Thank you so much Andy and team!
Sandy Quentzel, Mayor of Roslyn Harbor, NY
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***** FIVE STAR REVIEW!! We would highly recommend Andy & Pearl. Great people, sharp and funny too. They don't put up with peoples (kids & parents) crap & excuses. I like that as well. I am all about ROI return on investment, which is why I was willing to look at this opportunity after a friend HIGHLY recommended Lockwood Consulting. Of course, I was skeptical. I am a real estate investor. I calculate CAP rates and look at ROI for multifamily rental properties as my profession. We own close to 100 rental properties (not bragging, just want you to know I understand about ROI).... so I know a great deal when I find one. For us, this process is all about "bang for buck" and the return on our $$$$. Through Andy and Pearl's guidance our daughter has been accepted into her top choice school. She also got her dream job while at college, a managers position in a PAC12 athletic program that will not only give her TWO YEARS FULLY PAID TUITION, it will allow her to travel and gain seriously awesome work experience. For the other two years have already received $15K IN SCHOLARSHIPS for both years. We are now down to paying $40K for 2 years = $80K Most normal people will pay: $55K+ for 4 years = $220,000 to send their kids to this school. We are now working with Andy to get MORE SCHOLARSHIPS!! Andy is also helping us play the schools off against each other to get a FURTHER REDUCTION for us. I believe this deal will get even better over the next couple of months, with Andy's help. So far we have saved $140,000. Now that's a bomb deal!!! We just signed our son up today, and look forward to going through this process again. Thanks Andy & Pearl!!! --
-Louise Barnard, Corvallis, Oregon
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We signed up for Lockwood college prep when our first child was applying to college ,as parents ,we didn’t go to school in the states therefore we found the process daunting and we weren’t very familiar with the process . However Andy,Pearl and the entire Lockwood team made the experience completely stress free.They provided invaluable assistance with essay writing, compiling college lists, listing accomplishments,completing the CSS Profile and the dreaded FASFA application. Our satisfaction with the Lockwood’s college prep team was so high that we signed our next two children as well . Our first two children got into their dream colleges and our last child has received most of her acceptances to college ,she will be attending in the fall . We cannot emphasize enough how invaluable their guidance and support have been throughout this journey.
Rosaleen Murray, Long Island, NY
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I'd like to say thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Lockwood and everyone else at Lockwood College Prep. I asked for their help this past summer as the whole college finance topic was pretty confusing. It turns out I waited too long to seek the Lockwood's help and I was told, by FAFSA, that my family was wealthy beyond measure (not even close). When it was apparent that we would not qualify for need based aid, again I waited too long, my family's focus then shifted to finding help for our daughter so she could make herself an "Incomparable Applicant". This past Monday she received her acceptance letter to one of the most competitive colleges in the country. The kid, despite being related to a dope like me, is bright, well rounded and motivated, but without the Lockwood group's help it would have been WAY more difficult for her to get in. My recommendation to everyone is to start asking for advice as soon as possible. Andy and Pearl know what they're doing and they can save you a bundle............if you start early enough. If you're like me and you start too late, they can still help your son or daughter gain admittance to some of the best colleges in the country.
-Brian Cron, Cincinnati OH
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I am so grateful to Andy and Pearl! They helped me both get in and AFFORD my dream school. They were super accessible and comforting on the many occasions when I would freak out about some part of the college process. I highly recommend Lockwood College Prep!
-Avery Grace, Brookline, MA
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Andy and Pearl are an exceptional team, guiding families through the entire college application process. Their dedication, expertise, and genuine care for both students and parents have significantly impacted our college application journey for both of our children (Jack and Kaitlyn). From the outset, Andy and his outstanding team took the time to understand our goals for each child. They provided personalized guidance and support, making the complex college application process manageable. Their extensive knowledge of various colleges and programs is invaluable, and their relatable approach stems from their own experiences. They transform a daunting process into a manageable one, allowing families to maintain a calm and healthy relationship with their children. Andy and Pearl's realistic and informative approach, combined with their comforting sense of humor, ensures support from test preparation, financial aid through securing college admission. We are incredibly grateful for their support and highly recommend them to any student seeking dedicated and knowledgeable college advisors.
-Flora McKiernan, New York, NY
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Incredible help with essay writing and application process.
-Max Hartley, Northampton, MA
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We cannot say enough about how great an experience we had with Andy & Pearl and how lucky we were to find them. We have two seventeen year old boys who will be attending college in the fall. To be perfectly honest, we were quite skeptical about a lot of the things Andy presented in the beginning as far as what his company would be able to do. We figured we might have a couple of the things he mentioned in his presentation happen, but not all of them. Their service is not cheap, but he indicates the money that is saved in the first year tuition on one kid will cover what he costs. Sounds great....but come on really? Well it turns out he was wrong, we saved enough on tuition through merit aid in one year on one kid to pay his fee two and a half times over for both boys. We are sending our boys to two excellent small liberal arts colleges, Loyola and Holy Cross, at discounts of $38,500 and $29,000 from sticker price per year. You can do the math, that's a savings of $270,000 over their four years of college. I know without Andy's guidance there is no way we would have found the right schools for our boys much less get any kind of discounts like these. We went from being complete novices about finding Colleges to being experts with Andy's guidance. I have to say the things that Andy educates you on and the information he provides you will not find anyplace else. We can honestly say that at this point we know about ten times more than the boys' school guidance counselor about this process. Sad, but true. Their process addressed every aspect of the college process including the boys taking tests to evaluate their personality to find their best fits as far as majors/careers to their own exclusively designed computer software that realistically predicts ability to get in to schools. We really could go on all day about how great our Lockwood College Prep experience was. If you are very serious about this process, willing to put the time and effort as a family required, able to have an open mind, and listen to the guidance given, we know you will not be disappointed with their service. Andy doesn't sugar coat things and you need to leave your ego at the door, but you will come away from this process with the best college for your student at a fair price. You additionally will come away knowing more than 99% of the parents going through this process. We are actually surprised on a daily basis in speaking to other parents, the lack of knowledge there is and how they came to their decisions. You will come to find in the end that this whole process is a game and if you choose to use their service, you will put yourself in a winning position. Guru Nation 4 Life, Team Couch
-Kristina Couch, Mattituck, NY
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Regular Price: $997